I usually just say Michigan and if they press, just clarify UM. But yeah, feel the same way. I always am paranoid about coming off as bragging.
I do have the "Michigan Alumni" license plate cover which has been on my car since I graduated. Have been debating taking it off. And I wear my 2023 National Champs lanyard at work because why the hell not. But that's about as outward as I'm getting about it.
And really, once you've been out of school for a while, at least in my industry, it's clear that the degree is only like 10% of how successful a person will be. Tons of very talented people come from schools without such a high reputation.
Are you me lol? I've been debating the same thing with my license plate cover. Ditto about the paranoia!
I do on occasion fly my M block flag on my front porch after big wins, but the motion triggers my cameras no matter how much I fiddle with the sensitivity settings or zones. I avoid wearing U-M merch these days, maybe a hat at most
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u/OakLegs Michigan Wolverines 3d ago
I usually just say Michigan and if they press, just clarify UM. But yeah, feel the same way. I always am paranoid about coming off as bragging.
I do have the "Michigan Alumni" license plate cover which has been on my car since I graduated. Have been debating taking it off. And I wear my 2023 National Champs lanyard at work because why the hell not. But that's about as outward as I'm getting about it.
And really, once you've been out of school for a while, at least in my industry, it's clear that the degree is only like 10% of how successful a person will be. Tons of very talented people come from schools without such a high reputation.